Why do people pay for ‘speedy boarding’?!

Posted by Joelymolee@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 489 comments

Are you not all just going to sit in your designated seat for a longer time? Why do you want to be on the plane for longer? Would any speedy boarders out there like to clarify?

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Jonography@reddit

The space for overhead luggage is limited, first come first serve.

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MissingAppendage@reddit

I purposely hold back to be one of the last to board just to avoid the bun fight of selfish people climbing over each other to get to their designated seat as quickly as possible. Never had an issue with overhead luggage space. ...and don't get me started on the carnage at the destination.

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Civil-Koala-8899@reddit

It’s usually fine but one time I was one of the last to board and they literally couldn’t fit any more hand luggage on, and had to take mine and my friends bags to the baggage hold

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Bertybassett99@reddit

How is that a problem?

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Fragrant-Specific521@reddit

Checked luggage means you're waiting about the airport for twenty minutes, which can often mean you're getting a later bus or train, etc.

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Bertybassett99@reddit

I see.

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Civil-Koala-8899@reddit

Because A) I don’t have all the stuff I wanted with me on the plane eg laptop, books, and B) then you have to wait for baggage reclaim at the end - annoying when you were planning to make a quick getaway at the airport.

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maybenomaybe@reddit

Yep, I've seen that happen to many people and it's why I pay for speedy boarding/cabin baggage. The other thing I see happen a lot is people having to put their cabin bag really far behind where they sit, and then having to wait until almost everyone has disembarked before they can get it.

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whatchagonnado0707@reddit

>then having to wait until almost everyone has disembarked before they can get it Why is this an issue? Sit back and relax whilst everyone climbs over each other to disembark a minute or two before someone else

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maybenomaybe@reddit

It's never a minute or two waiting for a whole plane to disembark. And maybe you need to deplane quickly because you have a connecting flight or some other transportation to take, or because you don't want to be at the back of a huge queue at customs, or a huge queue for taxis, or because someone is picking you up and it's costing them to park, or because it's incredibly late and you're fucking tired and want to get home, etc etc etc.

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whatchagonnado0707@reddit

Honestly, the whole getting up as soon as the plane stops type stuff all seems hellish to me. Its so rare to get some properly disconnected time, I really like using it to read a bit more or just close my eyes

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Chicken_shish@reddit

I take great delight in sitting in an aisle seat and not getting up….

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w-anchor-emoji@reddit

I like to stand up if I can to stretch my legs. Sitting sucks.

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GourangaPlusPlus@reddit

I like to leave the plane early, but this can be achieved by just standing up

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maybenomaybe@reddit

People should do whatever works for them. If you can use that time to your benefit, that's great. Me, I always feel slightly claustrophobic on planes and want to get off them as quick as possible. The more people like you who are happy to wait, the better it is for people like me. Win-win.

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ABigAssHoover@reddit

I get that completely get that and that everyone is different. But I’ve also felt more claustrophobic waiting in the aisle where everyone is squeezed together. Typically people leave row by row so even standing in the aisle means you’re getting off ahead of around 4 people

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CaptainVigelius@reddit

You're my people. The humans are in such a rush all the time, it can be stressful just being around them. Time where nothing can physically be done is such a blessing!

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chease86@reddit

Because of lot of people have connecting flights to catch that might nit be on the tarmac much longer after that first flight has landed. Sitting back and waiting is honestly a great way to do it (and the way I do it too) but not when it could cost you hundreds for a missed flight.

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GlasgowGunner@reddit

Because you’re then at the back of an immigration queues, and then back of rental car queues.

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ABigAssHoover@reddit

One time I flew into JFK around 3 planes worth of people arrived at immigration at the same time. If you’re at the back of that then that’s adding hours of standing time in line. Might not be as big a wait in shorter haul flights but with no EU passports anymore it can add a lot of time being bored waiting

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Craig_52@reddit

At JFK you are going to have more than 3 plane loads rocking up to immigration all day long.

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Express-World-8473@reddit

Yup once I took my sweet time by being the last guy to getting off, and even went for the washroom later but when I reached the immigration I was flabbergasted to see the queue. I had to wait more than 2 hours in immigration, half an hour more for finding my luggage in the mess. Missed my train.

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BoopingBurrito@reddit

At least you'd been to the loo before joining the line!

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CharacterMiddle3923@reddit

Depends on the airport. Although I do agree with you, I don’t tend to get caught up in the rush to leave the plane and just sit there until spaces opens up, but some airports (and larger planes) like say an airbus A380 arriving at bangkok and you really do want to be off the plane as soon as possible, as it will save you up to an hour at immigration, and then reaching the baggage reclaim right at the end, and hope no idiot has picked up your bag by mistake as you are the last one to arrive. But a small plane, and a quiet airport, yeah. I just wait for the plane to unload before I even move from my seat.

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littlemetal@reddit

And watch your shit get stolen out of your bag? Not literally watch, of course, it's super far away and you can't see it. I can sit back and relax in my own seat with my bag above me just as well :) When the line moves just stand up and grab it.

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Foreign_End_3065@reddit

I’d be 100% cool with this! Free hold luggage.

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Civil-Koala-8899@reddit

I don’t see how that’s a benefit though, when I’d already packed light enough to be solely hand luggage. It’s not like it’s extra storage for free, it’s just moving my hand luggage to a location away from me so I don’t have access to all my stuff, and then have to go wait in baggage reclaim for it…

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JimCoo1@reddit

Aren’t you allowed a bag by your feet?

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Civil-Koala-8899@reddit

Only if it’s a smaller, more malleable bag usually. I had a small hard suitcase

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Last-Tap9808@reddit

Exactly! Some selfish people sneak in more hand luggage than allowed and take up all the available space. When I land I want to get out of airport ASAP and not wait for my checked in bag to arrive.

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LurkingMcLurkerface@reddit

Last few flights I have been on they have gotten strict with sizes for overhead and underseat luggage. It's measured prior to boarding and the card machine is presented to those who exceed their allocation. Saw quite a few folks breaking the wheels off to not have to pay extra. Probably wrecked a suitcase worth 100 quid to avoid a fine of 30.

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mandyhtarget1985@reddit

I flew belfast to glasgow a couple of weeks ago on a completely full flight and anyone who didnt have speedy boarding was getting checked at the baggage sizer (small side). People with a small backpack were able to squeeze into the small side, but loads of people had small suitcases that didnt completely fit into the gauge. Cue 100 of the same argument repeated over and over when easyjet tried to charge them. I had a backpack and a small handbag and while waiting in the queue, i saw others being stopped so i squeezed my handbag into the backpack.

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Jenbag@reddit

Backpack is the way to go. I travel the cheap flights a ton, and have never seen someone with a backpack get checked at the gate, where as roll on ones always do. Backpacks too can nearly always just slip under the seat in front

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LurkingMcLurkerface@reddit

Yeah, handbag counts as a carry on. They seem to have decided to enforce the rules, probably due to the amount of folks trying to stick a weeks worth of clothes suitcase into the overhead. Which then ends up with rucksacks and small bags being checked into the hold due to lack of space. I've used the same backpack for 20 years, I know it fits under the seat and it can hold 4 days of clothes. Anything over that and I'll check it into the hold, by the time you manage to get through the shambles that is Belfast International Passport control: 4 flights land and 1 officer to check passports, with a half hour wait at the best of times. Then your hold luggage is sitting waiting for you anyway. (Although there's a difference in landing on the homeward journey compared to outbound - connecting flights or transfers add a new level of stress)

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Massive_Promise_8242@reddit

Fine of 30? Mate you need to look into the prices it's closer to quadruple that

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LurkingMcLurkerface@reddit

Between 37 to 47, having a look about online. I'm only talking if your free bag (under seat) doesn't fit. The charge to put in the hold is 40, apparently. Glasgow to Belfast, the last trip I did, they were looking around 30 to 40 depending on how oversized. They're hoping to sell more speedy boarding as you get a 'free' overhead in the price. Also, I saw one guy who absolutely crushed his soft shell small suitcase into the wee measuring frame thing, then couldn't get it out to get on the plane! We thought they would eyeball everyone else's, but a door opened, and two more frames were wheeled out.

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Fragrant-Specific521@reddit

Also they don't realise that they need to efficiently pack their suitcase into the luggage bit. Everyone puts it in the wrong way

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turtlesinthesea@reddit

Or putting their small items overhead instead of under the seat.

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Vehlin@reddit

I had this too. I was flying on Sleazyjet and had paid extra for priority boarding and guaranteed cabin space. I was last in line getting on to the plane and someone else’s bag got moved out of the cabin and into the hold so mine could fit.

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PM-YOUR-BEST-BRA@reddit

I will never ever I. My life understand why people will stand immediately just to awkwardly hold their head to the side and wait for the doors to open. You've been here for 3 hours, can't wait another 6 minutes?

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Melodic-Tutor-2172@reddit

I’m claustrophobic and feel Panicky from the moment they seal that door shut. I want out straight away. Our last flight the aisle guy was determined to wait till everyone else was off before getting up. I nearly shoved him and thought of clambering over him. Him not getting up meant we ended up at the end of the immigration line at JFK…3 fucking hours in a queue!

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platebandit@reddit

This happened to me recently and the guy was determined to be the last one off sat in the aisle despite me telling him to get up as we were near the front. The crew ended up telling him off as they were waiting for him to go to get disabled people off. Plus he spent the whole flight waking me up when I was asleep for a chat Back of the immigration line at a notoriously slow airport.

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Melodic-Tutor-2172@reddit

Next time I’m climbing over the fucker. He even got annoyed when I went to the toilet…it’s an 8 hour flight I need to go at least twice.

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platebandit@reddit

I think we might have been sat next to the same bloke, he refused to move when I needed to go to the toilet and I was in the window seat so had to do gymnastics to get over him. If I sit next to him again I hope it’s the 737 max and the door plug can take me out of my misery

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Melodic-Tutor-2172@reddit

They walk amongst us!

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mandyhtarget1985@reddit

Ah see this is why i as a northern ireland resident, love USA pre-clearance in Dublin and would never willingly choose a connecting flight via the UK. We can do customs/immigration as part of the check in ritual in dublin, and be out of the airport and collecting bags within 15 mins of arrival in the states. Its almost like a domestic US arrival. You dont even see a staff member/official between disembarking the plane and getting in the taxi.

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Melodic-Tutor-2172@reddit

They are looking into starting that at Edinburgh which I’m happy about. Next your I think I will do Dublin as the Change rather than Glasgow to Heathrow then the US.

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GourangaPlusPlus@reddit

As opposed to if he stood up and you got out 5 mins earlier

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Melodic-Tutor-2172@reddit

No because he waited about half an hour whereas he could’ve been out much quicker.

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19SaNaMaN80@reddit

Plane lands everyone insists on standing up for 20 minutes waiting for the plane door to open.

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MissingAppendage@reddit

Yup, I remain seated and when the isle has cleared 20 minutes later, I simply hop up, grab my bag from the overhead locker (when I have one), then casually make my way out behind the mob fighting to get to the baggage collect as quick as they can, for the next bun fight... ...of course nobody respects the line you're supposed to stand behind at baggage collect to make it easy for people to not only spot their bag, but step forward and collect it/them when it trundles around. I hate ~~airports and planes~~ people.

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Lt_Muffintoes@reddit

>bun fight I always found it strange how the stewardesses hand them out and then complain about having to tidy the plane afterwards. Like if you don't want to pick up pastries, don't give one to every passenger as they board?!

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-Blue_Bull-@reddit

Same as this. Overhead luggage is dumb. You're sitting on a plane. Just bring a phone and some head phones.

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greatdrams23@reddit

The last people on often have to put their bags in the hold, meaning they have to wait longer at the destination. I only have carry-on luggage.

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FloorSweets@reddit

Same but i have noticed that those sorts of flights have very little hold luggage, so once past immigration, its usually on the carousel (as opposed to a holiday flight with tons of checked-in bags).

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Thingisby@reddit

Overhead luggage has been an issue on almost every flight I've been on, particularly recently. There always seems to be a member of cabin crew going down the plane opening the overhead lockers to try and find space before telling half a dozen forlorn looking people that their cases are going in the hold. Might be because I always end up going EasyJet, Jet2 and the like. Although I have seen it on BA before.

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Melodic-Tutor-2172@reddit

I hate everyone having hand luggage. Boarding is slower than snails pace. The hold up the line of people putting the bag up then realising ‘oh I need my specs, water, phone, snack,book…’

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helpful__explorer@reddit

Overhead luggage space is a premium on low cost airlines, who charge a fortune for checked luggage and are often fully booked. I've been on flights where people have dumped bags at the front of the plane then walk half a plane back to sit down.

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nickbob00@reddit

>Never had an issue with overhead luggage space. If this is an issue depends a lot on the airline, route, time etc. If most passengers can check a bag for free or would check a bag anyway (e.g. more remote destination) then it should be fine. If many passengers are trying to fit the exact largest bag allowed in the overhead locker, then per row per side there's only room for about 2 bags per 3 seats, and that's if they're loaded perfectly with no bulkheads and nothing else in there. Something like a short haul business route (frequent travellers who want to be through the airport as quickly as possible) or budget holiday route (where checking a bag costs more than the ticket) is going to have full overhead bins. It used to be about half of the Easyjet flights I would get would have to force a substantial fraction of people to gate check larger bags but since you no longer get a full size cabin bag for free it's much better.

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Gisschace@reddit

I think it depends on your route, I sometimes fly Gatwick to Nantes and it’s always a bun fight for the overhead. Couple of times they’ve had to stow luggage. I think it’s probably because it’s a route where it’s either people going to London to work or people going to their second homes, so no one is taking a lot of luggage and everyone has carry on.

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TheRadishBros@reddit

Agreed, I’ve flown so many times and never had any issue with overhead luggage.

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Jonography@reddit

Yeah, I usually prefer to board last too. I find it easier, and I travel light. But I’m showing why others might choose to do the opposite.

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captainwanejay@reddit

And sometimes it’s bundled in with seats and check in baggage

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Ok_Donkey_1997@reddit

On Ryanair, the cheapest way to take an extra carry-on bag is to get speedy boarding. About 3-5 years ago they drastically reduced the size of carry-on bags, which means that if you want to take anything larger than a purse on-board, you are probably best off getting the option that includes the "fast" queue.

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schaweniiia@reddit

>anything larger than a purse I mean, as long as it fits under the seat in front of you, you're fine. Which most standard-sized backpacks do.

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CronchyNut@reddit

Man I feel this. I actually pay more to fly BA to avoid using Ryanair out of principle

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jwrider98@reddit

I find BA to be a budget airline with premium prices. Aside from a free cabin bag there is little difference.

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BlueTrin2020@reddit

My experience with Ryan Air is that the worst is the kind of passengers who choose them. The vast majority is fine but there are always a few annoying people in each flight. 1/3 of the time I flew with them I had to deal with passengers kicking my seat, putting their feet from my arm rest. Just happy to pay extra to not be in the same flight that these guys …

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jwrider98@reddit

Depends where you go. If I were flying to Ibiza or any such 'party' place I'd pay far more to avoid those types. But whenever I've flown with them to Poland it was fine.

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BlueTrin2020@reddit

Makes sense.

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_Duckylicious@reddit

Agreed! I despise Ryanair, but the biggest clusterfuck I've had by far was with BA (on the plus side, the compensation they ended up having to pay paid for a good chunk of that holiday - once they paid a year later, anyway).

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jlb8@reddit

For a short haul they’re a bit better, in that they never try to force your bag into a cage and if you’re having trouble with check in they are reasonable people and the prices are comparable when you take into account baggage allowances. Long haul it’s completely different. That said I’ll usually use ba and the like if works paying and easy jet if it’s my own cash.

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ebola1986@reddit

Is there any airline that doesn't operate this "budget" model for short haul flights now?

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MikeimusPrime@reddit

From my own experience it's hard to consider it free. The BA ticket is often more expensive than Ryanair with a checked bag!

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CronchyNut@reddit

There’s a lot of negative things Ryanair do that other airlines don’t. The way they distort their prices to make it seem cheap but then whack on fees for everything so the price for an average flight isn’t really known until the end. Many airports they fly to are well out of the way, extra travelling time/expense often negates any saving. The way they full-on try and get out of paying any compensation legally due (although BA are very guilty of this too, Ryanair take it to another level). They don’t just have bad service but they are actually fairly customer hostile. More and more these days the total cost has crept up they aren’t actually cheaper now anyway, putting up with their shit used to be worth it to get a flight for a tenner but not so anymore.

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Glittering_Advisor19@reddit

Now Ryanair will have the killer plane. Boeing 737 they have placed most orders

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Twurb@reddit

Ryanair have been flying Max 8s for years already and older versions of 737s since the 90s...

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Glittering_Advisor19@reddit

Well I’ve never flown Ryanair and now I’m happy about that

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Tirapon@reddit

That's how it works though, right? Ryanair offers a shitty service and people choose to fly with them because it's cheaper. If you don't like the shitty service, you choose a better option, and pay more.

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_Duckylicious@reddit

No, I fly with them because Stansted is an hour closer than any other London airport. If I had the option to pay more and not be treated like dirt without spending an extra 2 hours driving or 2+ hours hopping around various trains, I would happily do so.

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Tirapon@reddit

You basically do have that option. You can pay for priority boarding, additional luggage, extra leg room seats... I've mostly found it to be a pleasant experience with Ryanair whenever I pay for the optional extras. People complain about being treated like shit, but it's often because they turned up with oversized luggage and had to pay the exorbitant "last minute" fees.

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willgeld@reddit

Is it shitty? You can get across Europe for less than a meal out

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Tirapon@reddit

Yes, the service is shitty. Hence all the complaints. The price, as you correctly point out, is fantastic. You get incredible value for money. Hence the repeat business, despite the regular complaints about the service.

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Ok_Weird_500@reddit

Personally, I haven't had issues with their service yet. But maybe I've just been lucky. My biggest issue is that they mostly fly to/from Stansted (for London) which isn't convenient for me. Making nearly everything an optional extra is a bit annoying, but I did have a trip to Ireland that only cost me about £40 for the flights as I only needed standard carryon, travel to/from the airports cost me more. Who I fly with when it's for work is more dictated by which flights are most convenient so long as they are in my travel budget.

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Volf_y@reddit

People think of it as an airline, with all the old world connotations - rather than the bus company with wings that it actually is.

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ziggy-25@reddit

BA is worse in my opinion. They seem to be strategy and are now also changing into a budget airline.

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CronchyNut@reddit

They’re sorta going the other way now. Under their prior ceo Cruz it was a race to the bottom to try and compete with the budget airlines, which they matched in service but not in price. With the new ceo that’s getting slowly undone (like the dizzying reintroduction of free tea and coffee in short haul :/ ) , maybe one day they will deserve the moniker of flag carrier again but at least they’re not as bad as they have been and have never been as anti-customer as Ryanair

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MarmK13@reddit

I do exactly the same.

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Dazzling-Landscape41@reddit

I've just travelled with my trusty ryanair approved hand luggage for 2 weeks. If you pack sensibly and don't need fancy clothes, it's quite easy to travel with a small bag.

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ATSOAS87@reddit

>[Asked if devastated customers would stop buying tickets in future, O’Leary almost choked. “Our booking engine is full of passengers who have sworn they will never fly with us again,”](https://www.theguardian.com/money/blog/2017/sep/23/hate-ryanair-flights-fiasco-low-prices) I hate that this is true.

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Apple-hair@reddit

I was scammed by Ryanair 24 years ago, and have *never* used them again.

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Bruvvimir@reddit

I love it. It just shows how spineless and vapid the keyboard warriors are.

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scarby2@reddit

Some of them. I'm not a "keyboard warrior" but I had 2 sub par Ryanair experiences and I haven't flown them since 2010. I've paid over twice the price and traveled an extra 50 miles to a more distant airport.

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BlueTrin2020@reddit

I don’t get it myself, I just don’t use Ryan air anymore myself.

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SlightlyAdventurous@reddit

I filter all flight searches specifically to avoid them. Frequent traveller and managed to avoid them since 2018 now. Granted, I mostly fly long haul, but of the 8-10 short haul flights I do per year I've done OK to avoid them. A lot of short haul European carriers are going down the same shit model now though.

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danken000@reddit

The cheapest fare allows a 10kg standard sized backpack. If you can't fit all your stuff in it you can bring a plastic bag that doesn't count as extra luggage or if you want to be extra safe you can bring a pillow case full of clothes.

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Ok_Donkey_1997@reddit

The cheapest fare doesn't include the 10kg bag, and hasn't for years now. I don't want to carry my clothes in a pillow case.

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louisejanecreations@reddit

It did when I travelled last year and the year before. I took my backpack which is standard size and didn’t have an issue and fitted everything I needed for a few days. I only pay extra if I need a suitcase I never pay for overhead luggage.

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Ok_Donkey_1997@reddit

I usually just take a backpack. The point is that they used to have the 10kg bag + small bag as part of the standard ticket, and then they made it an extra.

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louisejanecreations@reddit

Yea they definitely changed it from having to pay for priority to have the cabin bag but I think before I thought it was just a cabin bag you could take and realised after a backpack was included for free so it didn’t bother me so much as I still don’t normally need to pay extra and I think I’m more annoyed about paying for a seat but it is super sneaky having all these extra charges that we should be more bothered about it as a collective maybe.

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Ok_Donkey_1997@reddit

> I think before I thought it was just a cabin bag I could be misremembering, but I think I used to travel with an overhead bag OR a backpack and a laptop bag. After the change I was only able to take my backpack and had to start putting the laptop in with my clothes in the backpack.

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danken000@reddit

It does, provided it's a backpack and not a big travel bag. If you buy priority you can bring 2 bags. It's all purposely confusing. I've been flying with them about 10 times in the last year and always had my backpack. I find the people who hate Ryanair are usually the ones who don't understand their rules.

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Ok_Donkey_1997@reddit

I also fly with them fairly regularly as they are the only ones that operate the route home to see my family. I have seen people forced to check their backpack because it is too big. I have managed to get close to 10kg into my back-pack a few times, but that was when I was carrying relatively dense items. For most people, they want a bag with clothes in it, and if you are going to be away for more than a weekend, for a lot of people that is not going to fit in what Ryanair class as a "small bag". Also, I really can't get over the fact that you recommended carrying stuff in a pillow case.

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danken000@reddit

While you can't get over it I'll just keep on saving money by beating Ryanair in their own game.

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Masterofsnacking@reddit

I have also bought a travel pillow from aliexpress where you can put clothes inside as well. I mainly stuffed t shirts and socks inside it and placed it in my neck. Extra luggage and they didn't know.

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Oshabeestie@reddit

I used to feel the same but just decided to go exactly to their rules. Random seating Ryanair sized carry on as part of the basic ticket price etc. if you want more than that then use another airline, but if you stick to their rules you can travel cheaply.

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ConceptOfHappiness@reddit

I really don't get the hatred of Ryanair. I mean I sort of do, they seem to go out of their way to make flying as unpleasant as possible, but there's a lot I'm willing to put up with if I can get a round trip to Spain for £50.

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melanie110@reddit

This is it. We’ve just booked a day trip to Palma for tapas. It was £26 each return. We don’t need a bag accept my handbag to keep passports it. It’s a cheap way to get from A to B

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willgeld@reddit

Still better than any bus or train service we have

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Cussec@reddit

Exactly. The taxi fare to the airport can be more than the flight cost !!

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Calculonx@reddit

People (including myself) love to complain about cheap airlines. But the other ones aren't that great, and my last trip it was 4x the price for BA over easyJet. It's good to have options. If I don't need to bring 2 suitcases, I don't want to pay for something I'm not using.

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Perception_4992@reddit

This is the way.

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Perception_4992@reddit

I’m fine with Ryan air and there razor sharp margins. It means they can make money on strange airports and routes that other airlines can’t/won’t bother flying (Newquay). Also they’re generally a good price, normally less than £100 return with a checked bag.

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newfor2023@reddit

My nearest airport so that's why we went to faro, cos they fly there. Even getting to another airport costs more than a flight fairly often.

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Ok_Weird_500@reddit

I've had no trouble taking a normal sized backpack on Ryanair, which is normally enough for a night or two, Aerlingus on the other hand really have reduced their standard carryon size. I had to pay extra for a recent flight with them as I wouldn't be able to fit my 15" laptop in the tiny size they give you as standard.

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WarlaxZ@reddit

Actually you can click no and stay on the cheaper ticket and later in the checkout process it will offer you bag only option without the extra speedy stuff and will be cheaper

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Ok_Donkey_1997@reddit

The price varies depending on a number of factors, but the "just a bag" option is rarely any cheaper than the fast boarding option. It *is* worth checking, I suppose.

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Floor_Kicker@reddit

Best way now is to get a plastic bag from duty free and put your extra stuff in there. They never count it as extra baggage

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Al3x1986@reddit

I have a Rufus Roo jacket. It has massive pockets to put things in. I’ve never had any issues but obviously I look like a pillock when I’m wearing it in the boarding queue.

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Shakis87@reddit

Recently I'm beginning to think they're better than easyJet. I always feel like I've got more legroom on Ryan air for some reason. I usually only travel with a single bag that fits under the seat right enough.

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OnlyifyouLook@reddit

Ryanair the one airline who will tell you your seat cost £20 and with all there add ons it magically became £125 🤮🤮

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ElectricalActivity@reddit

That never happens to me and I use them a fair bit. No extra luggage, random seat, no optional extras... If you're not tempted with all the upgrades the price advertised is what you get.

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HalcyonAlps@reddit

>BTW, I really fucking hate Ryanair and would be willing to pay extra to not use them, but unfortunately they have a monopoly on several routes I use regularly. I hate them so much I have considered moving house so that I will be closer to a different airport. Out of curiosity, why do you hate them?

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GourangaPlusPlus@reddit

He's called Bryan

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other_goblin@reddit

Just walk bro

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Bigjuzilla@reddit

Gotta let it go dude

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littlemetal@reddit

Thanks for the sad laugh.

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TwentythreeFirework@reddit

Yeah exactly - I always buy the extra cabin bag which comes with the ‘speedy boarding’. Which then does help as sometimes space is limited!

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Hermiona1@reddit

Why does it matter tho, you can just put it under your seat.

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Jonography@reddit

That isn’t correct. It depends on the size of the item and where you’re sitting. Under instructions by the staff, you may be asked at the gate to hand it over to be put in the hold, or it can be placed in the overhead from the opposite end of the plane you’re sitting in (both scenarios have happened to me and happens with other people, since I observe it frequently, as a frequent flyer). Then there are additional issues with that: additional time added, particularly problematic if getting a connection. Then people may also need to keep certain valuables close by, medication, things for traveling with children. That’s it in a nutshell.

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MahatmaAndhi@reddit

It wouldn't be if people put hand luggage under the seat like they're instructed

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Jonography@reddit

Okay, but they don’t, and staff don’t police it correctly, hence why people choose to try and get onboard first.

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MahatmaAndhi@reddit

Then both sides need to encourage it more

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Jonography@reddit

You are entirely missing the point. I couldn’t give a fuck either way. I’m simply stating the reason in reply to OPs question.

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MahatmaAndhi@reddit

And I'm proposing that the solution to the lack of space is not only obvious, but actually encouraged by the airline.

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Jonography@reddit

Go and look through the comment chain for the many reasons why people might want on the plane first rather than last. I don’t give a fuck about the solution to overhead space. It’s a separate discussion you can have elsewhere,

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BringBack5pFreddos@reddit

I disagree - been the last person on a plane a few times with no overhead space for my cabin bag and the hostess will always take it for me and find a space for it. It’s a safety issue if you carry it on your lap

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Jonography@reddit

How can you “disagree” with what I’ve said? It’s a literal fact. There’s only so much space overhead. It’s finite, not infinite, meaning is causes problems, you even came up with a fucking example of it yourself where they took your bag elsewhere. Yeah, no, shit, that’s the problem!!! So many morons on this website.

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BringBack5pFreddos@reddit

I disagree with the first come first serve principle. If I’m the last on the plane I will still always be served with a space for my cabin bag above the seats. If it means giving it to staff for them to find a space then so be it, I don’t see it as an issue as the plane still takes off at the same time.

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Jonography@reddit

No, because that isn’t how it works. I’m not explaining it for the millionth time. Honestly, I thought that this was all pretty self explanatory but I’ve just had countless similar comments to your own who can’t figure it out. Just read through the comment chain to see the other comments which have discussed it already.

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Just_looking_forward@reddit

I have no idea why there's no system to reserve overhead space yet. They could even charge!

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Scrolling2Oblivian@reddit

We're not even taking cabin bags on our next trip, because it'd cost us £140 extra all told (35 per person per flight)

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redatheist@reddit

I love having medication that can’t be put in the hold, and a doctors letter backing it up 👌

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Meewol@reddit

You can take your meds out of your carry on and put them in your pocket…..

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redatheist@reddit

Sadly not, they take up more room than that. Also contains sharps which I try not to show to others.

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Recent-Divide-4117@reddit

I'm always one of the last people to go in and I've never had problems with overhead luggage....is this fr? If you don't have space directly above you you can just find some two rows down

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pintsizedblonde2@reddit

You won't even be allowed to take on normal overhead luggage on Easyjet without the seats that come with speedy boarding. Only a small bag that goes under the seat. They're getting more strict about it too.

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TomfromLondon@reddit

Change your 2 rows down to 10+ and you'll end up wanting to always do speedy boarding :)

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Fragrant-Specific521@reddit

I'm normally one of the first, and I still have to resort to it being placed two rows in down. If I was last my suitcase would be 40 rows down.

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seven-cents@reddit

You're obviously not a frequent flyer on the budget airlines

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Jonography@reddit

I’m a frequent traveller and I tend to wait until the end to board as a preference. I tend to travel light too. However it has happened to me on several occasions.

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Mundo7@reddit

*served

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k8s-problem-solved@reddit

Protip. Take a soft/overnight bag rather than proper luggage. These are too big to fit by your legs and have to go in overhead luggage, but if there's no room they can't put them in the hold. They'll have to remove someone else's luggage to make room for you. Shits hilarious, people kick off large.

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BinThereRedThat@reddit

So what happens when the space runs out? Where does the luggage go? Surely the reason for the luggage limit is to ensure there is an even capacity for the number of passengers

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Fragrant-Specific521@reddit

What happens is people sneak on underseat bags and place them in the overhead compartment. They also don't know how to place bags efficiently

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BiggestDweebonReddit@reddit

Source?

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Fragrant-Specific521@reddit

My source is just existing on a plane, but go to any Reddit thread https://www.reddit.com/r/delta/s/JQBeNNnV74

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Jonography@reddit

Well yeah, there is supposed to be, but there’s not. I’ve said it in other comments as an example, but once I was at the front of the plane and they put my luggage all the way at the back of the plane. Another time it was put in a compartment with the staff things. I’ve also had stuff put into the hold on boarding which was really inconvenient. I mean, there’s variations of it, but a few reasons why people try to get on early. I’m a frequent flyer so maybe it’s obvious to me, but I’m surprised others haven’t had this happen to them before as I see it all the time.

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jackoirl@reddit

There’s space for 3 carry on bags above every row…

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Jonography@reddit

That’s assuming everyone on board on a full flight takes on luggage at a size which takes up 1 of the 3 spaces in an individual compartment.

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denkmusic@reddit

First come first served*

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MiniCale@reddit

Well it’s not meant to be first come first serve as most airlines say any non paid carry on should go under the seat.

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Dazzling-Astronaut83@reddit

Your luggage isn't going to get thrown away. There will be room, it will just be put somewhere else, just not above you. I don't get the rush. As someone who travelled for a decade, you soon learn to wait until final boarding so you aren't sat on a plane any longer than you need to be.

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_Big_Nige_@reddit

Then you're just sitting in the airport longer than you need to

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imtheorangeycenter@reddit

This. I'd pay extra for "last on" privileges (I hang about stretching and stuff as it is). Carry-on is always light so it usually forces it's way in nearby - I've always got stuff in the hold. Where do people go that takes "an hour" to get their hold baggage anyway?

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mupps-l@reddit

It varies massively, I’ve had to wait almost 3 hours before. I’ve also had bags waiting on the carousel when I’ve gotten through passport control. Both pretty rare although the former more common than the latter.

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imtheorangeycenter@reddit

Fair enough, have been nius-zerod because I guess I've just had good luck. That'll be the end of that then! Can see how crap it'd be, and I'm not poopoohing it, but does it happen often enough to worry about trying to holiday with hand luggage only?

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mupps-l@reddit

I fly 2-3 times a month for work, there’s nothing worse than landing 8PM on a Friday and not leaving the airport till 11 because you had to wait for a checked bag. I’d have comfortably been home before then. I can do a week comfortably with a carry on case so it’s not a worry, I checked a bag last week but then I had decent length layovers both out and inbound and didn’t want to babysit my case. Fortunately the waits both ends were short.

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Nels8192@reddit

I had to wait 3hrs once at Naples airport. They were equally as shit on the outbound because the scaled conveyor on check in also broke, so they were having to hand feed everything through the system.

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PiskAlmighty@reddit

Travelled for a decade? Wow, you should do an AMA.

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Public-Fisherman-205@reddit

> aren't sat on a plane any longer than you need to be. Except on de-planing when your bag is 10 rows behind you and no one wants to let you through?

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Dazzling-Astronaut83@reddit

I usually only have a very small bag if I do at all, which is allowed to be stored under the seat.

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DidntMeanToLoadThat@reddit

great for you. 🤷‍♀️ this isnt a competition to see who can travel the lightest, its a question why some might want speedy boring.  no one here cares why you don't need it.

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Dazzling-Astronaut83@reddit

Don't get your knickers in a twist about it.

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DidntMeanToLoadThat@reddit

ill do as i please with my knickers.

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Public-Fisherman-205@reddit

The thing that got me was their 'as a traveller of a decade' like they were about some part with some sort of nugget of wisdom. I've been travelling on planes for 25 years. I'm 32.

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FakeOrangeOJ@reddit

I can get everything I'm liable to need for two weeks in the US in my pockets and carry on. Very pleased with myself for figuring out how to do that not gonna lie.

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Public-Fisherman-205@reddit

Ah then you can understand why those with larger hand luggage will want to get on sooner rather than later.

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failed_asian@reddit

The worst thing I saw was someone at the back of the plane whose bag was put in the only overhead with space way at the front. When deplaning they saw somebody take their bag down, and they yelled and tried to push through but couldn’t. By the time they deplaned the thief with their luggage was gone.

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mupps-l@reddit

Seen plenty of people have to check their bag at the gate. Even seen one case this year of it being announced that bags checked at the gate would be sent out on a later flight. I’d rather spend an extra 10 min on the plane than have to wait for my bag the other end.

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Dazzling-Astronaut83@reddit

I've never seen or heard of bags checked at the gate in all honestly. Is this an American thing?

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AF_II@reddit

Happens all the time, all over the world. Seen it myself on flights UK to USA, UK to Europe just in the last 2 months.

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Dazzling-Astronaut83@reddit

I seldom fly with cheap carriers if I can help it, maybe why I've never seen it.

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paulmclaughlin@reddit

Lufthansa and Swiss Air did it on the flights I was on a couple of weeks ago

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FlashyBee2330@reddit

Literally happens on all air carrier's

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Yourenotwrongg@reddit

Oh la di da. British airways does it all the time

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AF_II@reddit

Oooooh look at fancy fancy sir. Gosh it must be so nice being you all the time. Congratulations.

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sulylunat@reddit

A coworker of mine told me this happened to her on a Ryanair flight, they had to check the bag and wait for it on the other end instead of just getting out the airport. Also yes they may be space on the place, but let’s not pretend it’s not an inconvenience to have go back to a different section of the plane to collect your bag than directly where you are sat. I’d personally prefer to get on the plane quicker and not have any of these scenarios. The question is what’s so bad about sitting on the plane any longer if all you are doing at the gate is either sitting or standing there? I’d rather start getting myself comfortable sooner.

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gotty2018@reddit

It happens a lot in England! I do probably 7-10 round trips a year from England, and see it fairly often.

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FlashyBee2330@reddit

No.

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Yourenotwrongg@reddit

I fly Glasgow to London all the time and it’s happened like 85% of the time

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IdentifiesAsGreenPud@reddit

Constantly from Heathrow to Germany. They first try to convince people to check in for speed boarding and if no volunteers they decide who has to give up their hand luggage. I once was front row in economy and they had to put my hand luggage in a free overhead bin right at the end. Meant I got off last from plane. Not the worst case scenario but still somewhat annoying.

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Buddy-Matt@reddit

Happened to me on a flight to France. Agreed to check my hand luggage into the hold, got priority boarding and a couple of free drinks as a thank you.

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Isphera@reddit

Happened on my Lufthansa flight last weekend London to Munich, had it on BA and EasyJet as well.

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mupps-l@reddit

Happens almost every BA flight I take. Happen on all 4 finnair flights I took last week

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Mystic_L@reddit

No, it happens regularly when flights are full. Depends on the airline and their baggage policy but quite common

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disc0tech@reddit

No. Happens a lot in Europe.

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quackers987@reddit

No I've had it happen to me on a flight from Stansted to Dublin

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11Kram@reddit

If it is put further down the plane you’ll be last off it.

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I_want_roti@reddit

All good until you're carrying valuable/sentimental items and they're no longer in sight.

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Proof-Inflation-960@reddit

Shush!!! Those who needlessly pay are subsidising the rest of us!! Delete this now!!

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RestaurantAntique497@reddit

Once on a flight from Amsterdam to Scotland (cant mind if it was glasgow or edi we went from) we had to give them our bags to check in because the overhead was full. Didnt cost us but was a pain in waiting around instead of going home

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Hypohamish@reddit

Because if it's not above me, it can end up down the other end of the plane. And if that other end isn't the direction we deplane, I'm having to wait the entire time to go walk down there and get it, meaning I'm one of the last off, meaning I'm at the back of the passport queue, etc.

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Jonography@reddit

Some people carry valuable items, or have things they need close by like medication, stuff for the kids, and so on. I mean, it could be for a variety of reasons. They might also want to leave the plane quicker for a connection, or again, for a variety of reasons. My bag has been put at the other end of the plane before and I had to wait until everyone had left the plane to retrieve it, under orders by the staff. It happens. And I say that as a well travelled person… I’m a on planes nearly every fortnight.

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silverfish477@reddit

Luggage gets lost. Collecting luggage takes time. Sure you can think of plenty of other reasons someone may prefer not to have their luggage checked. Come on dude, none of this is difficult.

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Dazzling-Astronaut83@reddit

Did I say it was?

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Beers_and_Bikes@reddit

I’ve been on my fair share of flights and I think I’ve been on one flight in my lifetime where that’s been a problem.

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Jonography@reddit

Lucky you. Thanks for sharing.

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MaccoTheHardest@reddit

This is the only noteworthy reason, I have a 9 month old daughter we just returned from Spain, I sit comfily and join the back of the queue as I see no reason to stand in line

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Paolo1984@reddit

Exactly. I didn't pay for speedy boarding, was designated last allocation and when I got to the gate they said there was no cabin space and my bags had to go in the hold. Not cool.

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turbo_dude@reddit

But it’s no longer free anyway.

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Jackdawcomesback@reddit

*served

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Mechant247@reddit

Anyone who’s stupid enough to take multiple bags onto the plane deserves to run out of space tbf

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Jonography@reddit

Have a think about that logic a little more and you might get it.

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Mechant247@reddit

No I get the point in terms of getting on early, but I think it’s stupid for both reasons. You have to get on early and even then, you might run out (and deservedly)

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The-OneWan@reddit

Because they can afford it.👍

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Kind-County9767@reddit

And what are they going to do with the bag they've let you take on the plane if the overhead is all full? There's always more space in overhead than needed.

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Jonography@reddit

That isn’t true. I’ve had my bag checked into the hold at the gate before as I was one of the last to board. I’ve also had my bag put down at the opposite end of the plane resulting in me having to wait until the rest off the plane had departed. Overhead is nearly always overbooked unless it’s a quieter flight.

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silverfish477@reddit

No there categorically is not

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xDanny@reddit

They put it in the hold, they know how many bags it can hold and after X amount they’ll tag your bag to go underneath. Some people just want to be straight off and not wait for it It’s why they push so much for your small bag to stay under your seat, along with coat etc because the overhead is technically for those who have paid for it, but obviously people don’t listen

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Ziphoblat@reddit

Put it in the hold. There certainly isn't always enough space, I've been on plenty of flights where the last wave of people to board have their luggage put in the hold -- then you're stuck waiting for it at the other side instead of moving on to your destination.

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Joelymolee@reddit (OP)

Fair take, but then again I’ve never had a problem getting luggage up top with sluggish boarding (the presumed opposite of speedy boarding)

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silverfish477@reddit

You may not. Plenty have though.

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Firstpoet@reddit

Inexperienced travellers who turn up looking like a Xmas tree with lots of bags. Sitting next to them is annoying as they fuss about getting stuff out, putting it away, getting it out again, fiddling with bits and bobs. One cabin bag, a small bag with a few bits like passport and phone. That's all you need.

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Original_Bad_3416@reddit

This is the only answer.

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Technical_Tap_5843@reddit

Well, since you are on the plane first, it means you are pretty much guaranteed to keep your hand luggage, if you are later boarding then you are likely to have to check your bag. and there is the fact you just don't need to stand as much in a queue filled with people you'd not want to meet in a dark ally

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penguin62@reddit

I paid for it once on Ryanair because I was only taking one bag and I didn't know if it would be allowed in the cabin so I paid the speedy boarding to get the larger cabin bag allowance. Only cost about £12 each way and that's a lot cheaper than checking a bag in or the fine for having too big a carry on.

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jimicus@reddit

Ryanair automatically include two cabin bags if you get priority boarding.

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Successful_Quail_349@reddit

Per person? Therefore, taking up all the overhead cabin space and forcing people to pay for priority boarding if they don't want their bag sent to hold because it won't fit in the overheads. Scam.

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jejdhdijen@reddit

Oh no, bags sent to hold, terrible

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Successful_Quail_349@reddit

It can be, if you don't already have checked luggage. I'm not sure how often you travel, but it's not unusual to have to wait upwards of an hour for the baggage carasel to even start moving... It is not an ideal situation for a person who has, deliberately, only travelled with a cabin bag in order to save time...

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elpaw@reddit

It's one overhead bag and one smaller underseat bag

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Ajram1983@reddit

I pay so I can get into my window seat, get as comfortable as possible and not have to stand behind someone faffing around blocking the whole aisle while they try to fit their bag in the overhead, and take off their coat, then ask the person they travel with if they want the sweets from the bag.

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jejdhdijen@reddit

Just get on last when everyone’s sat down

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Ajram1983@reddit

Bit of I’m a window seat then it’ll annoy those already sat there

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jejdhdijen@reddit

People get annoyed by people getting in their seat?

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Ajram1983@reddit

Yes, I’ve had plenty of huffs and puffs over time

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michellllllllllle@reddit

I use a cane, can’t stand in lines.

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elplacerguy@reddit

It’s very very rarely purchased on its own, it often just comes as part of an “upgrade” where people are paying for the other inclusions.

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Wide_Television747@reddit

I pay for easyjet plus. Fly with them incredibly often, probably about once a fortnight. I paid for it just so I wouldn't have to pay for the extra carry on which can cost 20-30 quid per flight and the plus membership was only about 80 quid. The fact that it lets me pick a seat, get speedy boarding and fast track security is just an extra bonus.

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wakeywakeybigmistaky@reddit

Just looked at the website and it’s £215 for the year. Probably still beneficial for you, but possibly not for the average flier :(

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donalmacc@reddit

It's £40-50 per person per flight each way to add a cabin bag and seat selection, so if you fly 3 times it'd worth it.

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wakeywakeybigmistaky@reddit

I’m a cheapskate and just pack light to fit into an underseat bag lmao Understand the appeal for other people though!

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donalmacc@reddit

My issue is I don't fly reliably with easyJet so it's not a guaranteed return. But I'm going to a wedding in Dublin in June, itll be a stretch to get a suit into a backpack!

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SirQuay@reddit

Wear the suit on the flight and take it off when you get to Dublin?

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talldarkandsarky@reddit

I've done similar. Full suit with t-shirt and trainers with dress shirt, shoes, jeans, hoodie and underwear in my underseat bag. Not a great way to travel but if your only doing an overnight it can be done

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Wide_Television747@reddit

My problem is I never know how long I'll be away for and I've always got a playstation and a laptop with me. Takes up a whole bag on its own.

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Wide_Television747@reddit

>£215 Shit that price has gone up massively then. Definitely didn't cost me anything near that and I bought it last July. I swear it was about £80 last year.

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marbhgancaife@reddit

>Shit that price has gone up massively then. Definitely didn't cost me anything near that and I bought it last July. I swear it was about £80 last year. Maybe you got it during a sale or something? I found some articles from 2019 but they all mention the £215 price. All I can find, discount-wise, is 15% off with Mastercard

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wakeywakeybigmistaky@reddit

With the way everything is at the moment, a price jump like that wouldn’t surprise me in the slightest

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Jlst@reddit

My in-laws bought it in 2021 and it was definitely around that price then (over £200).

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UCMeInvest@reddit

I’ll have to look into that!

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Wide_Television747@reddit

It's pretty useful, membership lasts a year. Comes with other discounts and shit but I really don't care about that stuff. The most useful part is just not having to pay extra for a second piece of carry on. Pretty much pays for itself within like 4 flights.

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dinobug77@reddit

When we book flights ourselves we never do but we booked a holiday through an agent (multi island so required several flights and hotels and taxis) and we just paid them to do everything. As a standard the price included the extra legroom seats and speedy boarding.

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Seablade24@reddit

Of course i would want to board my first class cabin sooner rather than later.

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Zephear119@reddit

I used to work for easyJet social media and honestly the amount of folk that would get speedy boarding and not get there in time to use it anyway was maddening sometimes they won't do it if it takes to long to get the people who need special assistance on and other times the crew just could not be bothered doing it.

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palmerama@reddit

Overhead bag space. Too slow and it’s somewhere down the back of the plane or in the hold and you’re waiting ages to collect it.

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atomic_mermaid@reddit

I pay to be able to take the extra hand luggage, the early boarding just comes with it.

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0235@reddit

Exactly. an extra £3 to take my small suitcase onboard, instead of it getting lost below. Yes please.

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InfaSyn@reddit

I dont pay for it as an extra, but some airlines (eg easyjet) include it with other things like extra luggage. The only real benefit is you ensure that you get ample overhead locker space right next to your seat which also makes for a quicker exit (had this make the difference when making post flight public transport connections before).

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mud_flinger@reddit

When I travel for work I don't get a choice. Sometimes you just get booked with speedy boarding. I personally wouldn't pay extra for it.

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fuck_peeps_not_sheep@reddit

I have POTS and get anxious around flying. The sooner I'm in my seat the less likely I am to faint in the walkway and cause a hold up and the longer I have to pep talk myself before we get in the air

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AbradolfLincler77@reddit

People will pay for anything if it's presented well enough. It would be something if there wasn't assigned seats but 🤷‍♂️

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SwimmingFinish206@reddit

I’m autistic and have considered paying for it so I don’t have to board with a whole lot of other people. I get stressed about being touched which happens a lot when I’m boarding a plane

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B0-Katan@reddit

I usually go up to the desk and let them know and they let me board first. I've never bothered doing this in advance as I don't need help getting through the airport, I just wanna be sat down first and settled so I'm not squished up with everyone else. I fly with BA and they're always fine with it

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SwimmingFinish206@reddit

That seems more appropriate for me! I like being in airports and looking around the restaurants and shops and I’m fine with security. It’s literally boarding the plane and finding my seat that I find difficult

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B0-Katan@reddit

Likewise! I'm perfectly fine solo travelling and navigating on my own, it's just that last step. Being on the plane is always stressful as I feel trapped and can't just get up when I'm overwhelmed so this helps mitigate even a little anxiety. It gives me time to put my bags up and not feel rushed by someone behind me being impatient etc I never feel bad for asking, because I have a disability and that's what adjustments are for :) flying has been so much less stressful since I started boarding first

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jobblejosh@reddit

I'm also autistic, and went on a holiday recently (long haul as well). I arranged Special Assistance throughout the flight (I also had connections to make). I went through security as a priority/fast pass (and actually beyond that, the Special Assistance lane had no-one compared to the regular 'fast pass'). Got escorted to the gate (actually a quiet room in the airport and then a gate when it was time to board), and was pre-boarded to sit in the special assistance area so that when the time came I was literally the first one on board; no busy queues. Got off the plane and was again fast-tracked through immigration. After goign through immigration someone on the other end escorted me through the airport to help make my connection, and since I had to go through security again I'd arranged for assistance there; again it was a dedicated lane and there was an agent by my side the whole way making sure I'd followed whatever rules (so I wasn't 'caught out'). Completely stress-free. Then escorted to the gate again and handed over to the cabin crew, again being first to board. Same thing on the way back. On both flights the cabin crew were excellent, making sure I was comfortable, had a quieter section of the aircraft, made sure I'd had enough to eat and drink, being friendly and chatting when I wanted as well as giving me space when I didn't. As well as arranging Special Assistance I also wore a Sunflower Lanyard (which absolutely paid off; the homebound immigration I hadn't arranged special assistance but was directed to the Special Assistance queue rather than the 40-minute wait for standard immigration). It's absolutely worth looking into as it makes the whole experience less stressful.

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trainpk85@reddit

My daughter just had this service but as an unaccompanied minor and it was about £300 extra. I can’t remember if that was each way or return but it was a lot of money for this service.

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jobblejosh@reddit

For clarification, if it's for a disability you shouldn't be charged (it's probably in violation of various equality laws). An unaccompanied minor however isn't a disability so they would charge for it unfortunately.

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musicfortea@reddit

If you tell most airlines a day or 2 in advance someone will meet you in departures, take you to the gate through a quieter part of the airport and let you board early.

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SwimmingFinish206@reddit

Yeah I get freaked out by the attention. I can manage, it’s more discomfort than anything else and I feel awkward using the assistance when I can manage

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jobblejosh@reddit

I felt awkward too (see my response) but quashed those feelings with the fact that many people don't feel discomfort to the same level as me, and that I do genuinely have a disability. It's not that I can't manage, I can, but that even when I do manage it's a disadvantage/level of stress that other people don't always have/manage more easily.

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musicfortea@reddit

I totally understand. I've never tried either, but I think I might this summer just to see if it makes things easier.

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CephalopodaYoda@reddit

I get priority boarding due to my autism, granted I usually have a carer with me, and I've only flown once in the past decade but, it makes travelling a lot easier if you have priority boarding. I get to wait in a quiet room till boarding, skip all the security queues, escorted through the airport, and then boarded on the plane first. I get to put my ear defenders on, and disassociate whilst everyone boards. I'm always guaranteed a window seat as well, as my carer sits in the middle to distance me from anyone sitting with us, no one touches me or anything. The last time I flew, cabin crew even stood with me as my carer had to go to the bathroom, and I went with them and they kept me calm, asking about my travels, made sure passengers stood on the other side of the curtain to wait so I had space. Honestly some airlines go above and beyond for their disabled passengers and its amazing.

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KeyLog256@reddit

Paying for speedy boarding makes no difference. It's mostly a con because they still have the same queues and loads of people pay for it anyway. If this bothers you, which is understandable, then don't pay for priority/speedy boarding. Simply sit near the gate and wait for everyone else to board. Last on, you'll get to walk on with literally no one else around. The plane isn't going without you before they give multiple warnings.

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turtlesinthesea@reddit

Speedy boarding almost seems worse for this. I‘ve had people push ahead and ignore the queue because they didn’t (want to) understand that everyone in that line has speedy boarding.

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SwimmingFinish206@reddit

Ah that’s useful to know, thanks. I don’t fly very often so I haven’t worked out a strategy to deal with it

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CarolDanversFangurl@reddit

Now that airlines do allocated seating you're better off selecting an aisle seat then waiting to board at the very end of the queue.

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sonicated@reddit

As long as you don't want to put your bag in the overhead lockers.

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yajtraus@reddit

Sometimes speedy boarding allows you bigger hand luggage

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Youregoingtodiealone@reddit

I get travel anxiety, I hate not knowing if there will be space for my bag. It's not a rational thing. I find though gate checking my carryon helps. At the counter they put a tag on it, I leave it at the end of the jet bridge just before I get on, and they toss it below. Now I don't have my roller bag, just my backpack. Feels less rushed then

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Feeling_Bend_8283@reddit

Business people will pay for anything that makes them seem elite. That and they don't pay for it, their company does.

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JacobTheFoxx@reddit

I don't, I just slip into the speedy boarding lane or walk past the barriers every time without paying and I've never been noticed. As for the reason I do it, I just like planes.

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Sw-swan@reddit

You get to bring on a little suitcase for hand luggage so I don't bother with hold luggage, and you get off faster cos you're right by the door. Saves me about an hour each side.

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1993blah@reddit

Zero chance that's an hour on each side

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Icy_Collar_1072@reddit

I always bring on hand luggage and have never paid for it as no one ever checks.

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pintsizedblonde2@reddit

Easyjet are getting stricter on this.

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Pedantichrist@reddit

I have been checked many, many times.

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Sw-swan@reddit

I fly to Germany every few weeks, they definitely do check on eurowings!

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BigEntertainer8430@reddit

Surely only saves you time at the end of the flight? Boarding the plane, you just have to sit waiting for all us plebs

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Sw-swan@reddit

Yeah I mean like an hour each flight, didn't word it very well.

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barlowix@reddit

How does speedy boarding get you a seat right by the door?

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Sw-swan@reddit

Comes as a package usually, speedy boarding plus a seat in first couple of rows plus the extra hand luggage. I wouldn't bother paying to get on first.

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FireExpat@reddit

An hour each side? Wow, I must spend way more time in the airport than I'm aware of. I guess it's the black hold time-vortex of not paying for Speedy Boarding.

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Sw-swan@reddit

Yeah, off the plane as soon as the door opens, leg it to passport control so you're right at the front and don't have to queue up and no luggage to wait for.

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TheHectician@reddit

What about after you go through ‘speedy boarding’ or get off the plane at the other end, only to get herded onto a bus with 50 other random passengers? Does the fast track service help with this?

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captain_finnegan@reddit

It does for me on the airlines where you usually have to pay for daft stuff like speedy boarding. Priority boarding + a seat at/near the front, usually means I’m one of the first out of the airport from the flight. Even if I do end up on a bus, even a fully loaded 737 can take two or three bus trips to get all the passengers unloaded - often using a single bus to do the round trips. That time can add up really quickly.

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OutsideEducational35@reddit

The bus is not a thing a lot of the time, you can just walk across the runway or there's a tube thing that attaches to the plane and you walk through that Even with the bus, at least your still on the first bus.

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boothjop@reddit

This guy plane commutes.

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Wytyujjju@reddit

Exactly.

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un_clenched@reddit

You seem like both a bellend and completely incorrect

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ek60cvl@reddit

💯

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Particular_Good_8682@reddit

Cuz they can i guess, same with espress lines at amusement parks! Also the companys want any extra money they can get there grubby hands on

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Oldbear-@reddit

My husband and I did this on our way to our honeymoon, we left straight after the wedding and been awake for nearly 24 hours, we bought priority boarding in the queue so we could sit and sleep sooner. Otherwise we just wait

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ServerLost@reddit

I'm tall and they throw it in with the extra legroom seats to try and justify charging me for wanting to bring all 4 limbs on holiday.

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youwannagopal@reddit

I'd rather pay to be the last person on the plane

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Apidium@reddit

It's better to be sitting and getting comfortable than standing about. I'm disabled tho so that probably changes things. Boarding with eveyone is difficult I'm slow and struggle to weave through people

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zosherb@reddit

No one pays for it, it usually comes free with an extra bag or a specific seat

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msully89@reddit

I don't get it either. I get on the plane last usually. Let everyone else stand queuing whilst I sit down watching, then jump up and join the end of the queue when there's only a couple left in it.

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dutchcourage-@reddit

It often comes with a larger luggage allowance, and the opportunity to select your own seats. The priority boarding itself is pointless.

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RodLUFC@reddit

Cos they think they're better than everyone

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obsoletedatafile@reddit

easyJet gives you 'speedy boarding' if you have paid for an overhead cabin bag, so probably most people on the plane will have it anyway so it seems a bit pointless, those with only a small bag probably aren't bothered, I wasn't when I didn't need the cabin space, just got in and sat down like a normal person

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escapeshark@reddit

When I worked for easyjet many moons ago, speedy boarding also got to get a seat up front so they could exit the plane before the peasants at the back. Idk if that's still a thing.

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Mountain_Green_7770@reddit

Its not 'Speedy' boarding.....it still ages to board....its priority boarding. So you can get on first and get space for your luggage if the plane is full

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annoyedtenant123@reddit

- get the overhead space actually above my seat … - I then always go to the toilet - I would rather sit down and put headphones on vs stand up in a slow moving queue

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Bangers-andMash@reddit

Nothing to do with luggage for me, always put the cases in the hold. I just like to be sat down and out of the way as everyone else's messes about in the overheads

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Craig_52@reddit

I’ve never understood it it either. I sit at the gate until everyone is gone. Then wait another 5 minutes as you know they are queuing On the airbridge still. Then get on as one of the last. Never had any problems putting my bag in an overhead near me.

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PurpleSea348@reddit

I've never paid for it, but have regretted it when I'm tired and just wanting to be over with the whole airport process.

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implodemode@reddit

It's not just speedy boarding but also speedy luggage check and pick up at destination (last bags loaded, first to the claim). You get more seat room and free food and beverages. First off the plane, first to hit immigration and first to baggage claim and customs. As old people, and one of us uncomfortably large for regular seats, and the fact we take our dog too, and we only typically fly once a year, it's worth it to splurge a little. We've earned our money and this is how we want to spend it. Go eat your avocado toast! /s

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lost-boy-1984@reddit

Quite a niche use case but we’d pay for it on foreign shoots because it would guarantee our expensive camera equipment can go in carry-on and not get checked in as baggage at the gate due to lack of space in the overhead lockers

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BlockCharming5780@reddit

Stand on my feet for 2 hours Sit on my ass with my VR headset sshowing me pre-saved episodes of whatever I’m binging on Netflix for 2 extra hours Obviously choice 😅

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BLM4442@reddit

People hate any kind of inconvenience and if they have money to make it go away, they will pay

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brajandzesika@reddit

I dont buy it as speedy boarding service, it is added automatically when I buy second / large cabin baggage.

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Fearless_You6057@reddit

Basically guaranteed an overhead luggage space and don’t have to stand in a query at the boarding gate for ages

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IridiumQuality@reddit

This thread is exactly why I hate people. No overhead baggage like a fucking spanner. Know my seat. Sit down. Bag between my legs. I spent 6 nights in Spain with a backpack. Between my legs. If you need to check in luggage, use the overheads and have baggage in your seat for 3 nights on the Lake District you need to get a grip.

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Glittering_Advisor19@reddit

I don’t need to pay. Disabled are on first. Annoying thing is they are off last. Though I travel business

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FEARtheMooseUK@reddit

Better sat down and than standing for an hour lol

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More_Push@reddit

I always get on the plane as late as possible. Normally the last person to board. Because I don’t want to be in that hell tube for a second longer than I have to be.

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Monkeylovesfood@reddit

I've not paid for it but I have been asked to join a priority boarding que when my kids were toddler and baby age. It was much appreciated as lumping kids about isn't fun and crowds make it even less fun. All the carriers and pushchairs go in main luggage so you have to carry them until you board. I'd imagine a fair chunk of people with disabilities or mobility issues would prefer it too.

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lenakuzminame3lj@reddit

Oi, if I'm paying for a bit of extra legroom and the ability to skip the scrum, I'll take it! Don't judge how I want to spend my hard-earned coin, mate.

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Sltre101@reddit

On Ryanair it comes with booking a large cabin bag

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dsteere2303@reddit

With wizz I get it with luggage and then I use it so I get space in the overhead lockers, I've had it before where my carry on was out in hold because there wasn't enough room and that slows down the process of getting out of the airport the other end

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redrabbit1984@reddit

My mindset has changed in recent years on this. I used to think it was pointless for the reasons you outlined. Overhead bins now always seem full. Maybe it's always been that way but it seems way worse these days. So you're either trying desperately to find a space which is often 10 rows away or you have to check it in. Just a bit of hassle when you're faffing around at last minute. I also now value just being seated and comfortable. On several trips now you're sat temporarily at the gate for say 30 mins. You can't really properly relax as there are people everywhere and you're about to be called on. You then get called by block or group. Or face a long queue which takes ages. So it may take you another 20-30 minutes to even get on let alone seated. I don't generally pay for it but I definitely would now consider it. If I'm going for work I now always get it.

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planetf1a@reddit

I flew easyJet yesterday and virtually no one had priority boarding… tbh made boarding simple and quick

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GirthyLog@reddit

Sometimes it’s just an extra that comes with other extras, like extra baggage/ lounge access. Sometimes it’s just nice to not spend as much time in a queue. Only really fly for business or to go on holiday, so the time is best spent being productive or relaxing. Shuffling along in a queue is neither of those things.

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Creative_Rock_7246@reddit

I’d pay for speedy luggage collection. Had to sit and wait half an hour last week to get my luggage. Most of the luggage went round the carousel 3-4 times before mine finally came out last. I think I was first to check in so my luggage was at the very bottom

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Chickenofthewoods95@reddit

Same price when I last went on holiday booked late

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hnsccharlie@reddit

cabin baggage space is the answer, but the only time i’ve ever actually used it is when i’ve been in business/first class, and you want that extra glass of champagne, dammit! 😅

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Sustainable_Twat@reddit

It heavily depends on your carry on luggage. If you have a small backpack, it’s quite likely you’ll find space around you but if you have a large bag, space becomes limited and you find your bag several cabins away.

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I-was-a-twat@reddit

Do airlines not restrict luggage? In Australia they’re very restrictive on luggage size, and you’re not gonna get large bags into the cabin you’ll be forced to check them. I’ve never not had my luggage right above me on any flight I’ve been on.

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CassielEngel@reddit

It varies a lot with airlines (and sometimes with how busy the flight is) how strict they are, and even when they’re being strict if everyone nearby is at the limit it can still be a lot of hassle getting everything in.

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coolsimon123@reddit

But.. like... Why do you need to get in your bag so desperately mid flight? Check in a big bag and bring a rucsack you can sling under the seat in front of you

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bethelns@reddit

Toddler, so need nappies, entertainment, snacks and the lot. It's a huge amount to bring and younger toddlers only get one hand luggage which a pram counts as if you take it to the door.

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poppalopp@reddit

More about the speed getting off. If your bag is in overhead storage above your head and you’re near a door, you’re good to go. If you’re further back and it’s rows behind you, you have to wait for every other fucker to get out the way before you can even get to it to start getting off the plane.

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bluehobbs@reddit

Very naive. Many people only take one bag and don’t want check in bags due to check ins / baggage collection / lost baggage etc

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i-am-a-passenger@reddit

Not everyone travels with a big bag or wants to potentially wait at baggage claim for their hand luggage

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Public-Fisherman-205@reddit

Good luck on de-boarding getting people to move aside for you to grab your luggage that’s 10 rows behind you.

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ambiguousboner@reddit

There’s like a 5/10 minute difference on the first and last person getting off a plane

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Fragrant-Specific521@reddit

That's just getting off the plane. Now imagine there's two or three planes landing at the same time and there's minimal staff on border control. All of a sudden it's however long it takes a few hundred people to get their passports stamped

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nickbob00@reddit

One flight connection I regularly get is tight but doable for my hourly onward train. If I miss it then that's 55 minutes wasted sitting on my hands in a train station.

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VioletFirewind@reddit

Just wait then? 10 minutes is too long to wait for you?

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Wytyujjju@reddit

What? Never had that problem, 90% of the time they open the back and front door, so you just grab it on your way?

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Public-Fisherman-205@reddit

I never had that problem too, until it happened and they only opened the front door.

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Wytyujjju@reddit

Yeah that's why I wrote 90% of the time :) but it's ok, I can live with 3 extra minutes to exit the plane.

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Public-Fisherman-205@reddit

It’s not 3 minutes though really is it.

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AdCuckmins@reddit

Because being at the front of the queue makes me a better person than you.

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gottagetoutofit@reddit

Yeah! That feeling of power i get standing in the speedy boarder queue of my Ryanair flight is so invigorating. I like to make eye contact with the plebs having to wait in the other line. Fucking losers, hahaha!

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other_goblin@reddit

Have you considered buying a top hat

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azkeel-smart@reddit

And there is me, sipping my pint while everyone stands in the que and then strolling in last, to my extra legroom sit, like a boss.

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bar_tosz@reddit

with Ryanair over half of people have priority so hard to feel special. Also, it's Ryanair so you are still the bottom tier...

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send_n0odles@reddit

I would argue Wizz is the bottom tier... But Ryanair is a close second

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midnightsock@reddit

its better when you walk past the peasants queuing for standard boarding 🔥🔥🔥 /s

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Joelymolee@reddit (OP)

Best response aha. Now I know my place. Sad, slow boarding man

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RainbowDissent@reddit

Can you even call yourself a man if you don't speedy board?

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Turbulent_Shoe_1626@reddit

Yeah a small price to pay for the luxury of being amongst the elite for a bit

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LilDavinci-32@reddit

Personally, I do it as it helps me manage my anxiety. I can be on, and in my seat before the majority of the chaos starts. My bag is near by/easy to locate. I don't get as overwhelmed this way. Conversely, I'm usually one of the last people off the plane as well.

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bfp@reddit

Same

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JASH_DOADELESS_@reddit

Because the checkin agent couldn’t help but notice you are quite old madam, and wouldn’t want to see you get trampled under foot!

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nibutz@reddit

I’ll pay it when I travel solo, which is fairly regularly, because if I can pick a seat at the front or back of the plane at what is to me a reasonable cost, I won’t have to queue at immigration on landing. When I’m travelling with my family I won’t bother, because they’re all SLOW AS FUCK and I’ll have to queue regardless. I’ll happily pay ~£15 to be first off the plane and therefore first in the passport queue. Long story short, I just want to get OFF the plane fast, I don’t care how long it takes to get on it.

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HashDefTrueFalse@reddit

Got it for free once, can't remember why. I can confirm that I just spent the 20-30 mins it takes to board everyone sat in my seat rather than stood in the big line. I did get first dibs on the overhead storage though, so there's that. I've never had a problem with that otherwise though. Worst I've had is that I had to use one not near my seat... Was alright, wouldn't pay for it but would use again if it was given to me for free.

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clippervictor@reddit

It serves no real purpose. It only predates on people’s FOMO, which means nothing in the end of the day but they know they can cash it in

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cloche_du_fromage@reddit

It's generally not much more to book the front row or emergency exit extra legroom seats that generally come with extra baggage and priority boarding included.

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Das_Gruber@reddit

One time I paid for speedy boarding and when I got to the gate there was a very long queue for speedy boarding. Everyone got speedy boarding. Lucky for me I didn't have any baggage for that flight.

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FitFather1992@reddit

I want my carry on with me and not checked in.

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CapriSonnet@reddit

Probably the same people who race to get to the red light.

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MoistMorsel1@reddit

Youre absolutely right. However, if i wasnt a chronic snorer i would consider getting on early to get my snooze on.

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Sufficient_Hat_1616@reddit

Especially it's a flight where you have to get on a bus from the gate to the plane so they end up just standing on the bus waiting for everybody else.

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Massive_Promise_8242@reddit

Last time we flew, they let the speedy boarders past the little barriers to the door, then us, then we all boarded at the same time. Lmfao. Something like this happens EVERYTIME to a varying degree too its hilarious. If it wasn't for my wife's ability to overpaid and my paranoia of getting called out on it, I'd be sitting on a bench till everyone went through.

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waukeegirl@reddit

Less stupid people to deal with. I can sit in my seat, put earphones on and go to sleep while people to their people thing.

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Nine_Eye_Ron@reddit

I’m surprised they are not charging for speedy exit as more people seem to want that.

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jjtnc@reddit

Sadistic...

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dkdc80@reddit

Because I can.

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Necessary_Figure_817@reddit

People think if they get on first they will arrive at their destination sooner. Sounds dumb but so are people.

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Fantastic_Coffee_441@reddit

recently on wiz we got prio on one of our tickets for cheap because it gave us an extra bag and was on sale

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MJLDat@reddit

No idea. There is the risk of having to book your hand luggage in to the hold, but I’d rather sit there until there are about 3 people left and just stroll in, sit down and fly.

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TimeForGrass@reddit

I had speedy boarding on Ryanair once, basically it was just a 20 second head start walking from the gate to the plane. Non-speedy passengers just jogged a bit and overtook me, and then we all had to wait for a bit before getting on and ended up all boarding together

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Naive_Roof3085@reddit

We fly every other month from the UK to Spain,my wife suffers from anxiety and I have a knackered back. We pay for Easyjet Plus so my wife can get on the plane early and use facilities if required. When in the airports I stand in the que and people sitting down look at me as if saying what's the point, 2 hrs 30 mins sitting down is bad enough. Getting off earlier also helps with less queing at passport gates, the luggage guarantee above your head is also a bonus. Overall its suits us but I also respect those who want to fly cheap, we cant all have speedy boarding.

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JPK12794@reddit

I've done it a lot with a couple of companies because it adds a cabin bag that's often times cheaper than paying for an extra cabin bag. If it was just to get on the plane first then no way would I get it.

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yearsofpractice@reddit

Because it allows easier access to the faster part of the aeroplane.

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TheocraticAtheist@reddit

Before kids I'd never pay for it but now I have kids I will just to make life easier.

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oktimeforplanz@reddit

Dibs on overhead storage, and I only ever fly when my work makes me and they let me expense it, along with other various perks and amenities to make flying a vaguely more pleasant experience.

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SomethingPeach@reddit

It's for access to the overhead bins. When I travelled for work and didn't want to bring a big suitcase for a 2-3 day trip and had to run for a bus or train afterwards I was not risking having to put my bags in the hold.

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txteva@reddit

Speedy boarding option also includes the pick a better seat and bring an extra cabin bag. Both are much more useful.

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ikiwic@reddit

I pretty much always bring overhead luggage - so speedy boarding helps me get my luggage secured right next to my seat.. although I’ve been almost late to the last like 5 flights so ultimately a waste of money 🥲

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Sadistic_Toaster@reddit

If I'm just taking an under the seat bag, I like to tey to get on early so I can watch people fight over the overhead lockers

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coconut-gal@reddit

In my case it's because I'm quite a nervous flier and knowing I have a bit longer to get settled in before the madness descends is one less thing for me to worry about. Also I like to keep my luggage with me rather than messing around putting stuff in the hold. That being said I still usually find the overhead lockers mostly full by the time I get on!

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Dazzling-Event-2450@reddit

I get the premium because it fast tracks you through security etc, if we are on a semi normal flight like BA then I’d board with the kids as the last people on board so we are like you say on the plane less time. Ryanair, jet2, easyJet etc get on first and get the overhead locker space.

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VioletFirewind@reddit

It's interesting to me because I've been all over the world the last 20 years and I have never once needed to use the overhead luggage bins. I board last, stick my carry-on rucksack under the seat in front and we're away a few minutes later.

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bettyboo5@reddit

Im dyslexic and poorly. My dyslexia read speed boarding my poorly brain heard motor boarding!! I think I need to put my phone down curl up and go to sleep.

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Adam-West@reddit

I travel with expensive camera gear. My hand luggage is chocked full of stuff I don’t want to risk in the hold. Speedy boarding guarantees a spot in the overhead compartment.

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mannsion@reddit

To guarantee that my bags don't get checked and I get off the plane faster.

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No_Lavishness_3601@reddit

I guess they're fighting over bag space. I travel extremely light (few t-shirts, and underwear), and usually buy the rest wherever I'm going, so I just sit back and go on last to avoid the idiocy.

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Clever_Username_467@reddit

In case the plane goes without them.

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StingerAE@reddit

Autistic kid.

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not_mean_enough@reddit

It's automatically included when I buy extra baggage allowance.

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Pale-Culture1527@reddit

If I have extra hand luggage I get it.

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Potential-Pin-5338@reddit

I love it when speedy boarding folks are just shoved into the same shuttle bus as the rest of us. Hope it was worth it.

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AdrianFish@reddit

Because so many fucks don’t have the brain power to put their hand luggage in the over head storage above their own fucking seat

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front-wipers-unite@reddit

When I used to travel to Germany frequently, I'd only take carry on, I'd book my seat at the front, and I'd book speedy boarding. That way I could ensure that my luggage was right above my head, as soon as I touched down at Dortmund I'd grab my bag and I'd be through security before everyone else.

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thesnootbooper9000@reddit

Because my employer will pay for it, thus getting me more status points on my personal British Always account so I get free extra things when I go on holidays that I pay for myself.

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MisterIndecisive@reddit

Never. Usually last one on and first off. Always funny watching people rush about though

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SataySue@reddit

Same. I've had bags taken off me at the door as no overhead available, doesn't bother me at all. As for the rush to get off, wtf? And no, these aren't all people with connecting flights

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GoAgainKid@reddit

I can imagine being in a rush to get off if you don't have to collect any bags. Otherwise, you're just spending more time at the carousel than on the plane.

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shadow_kittencorn@reddit

I always used to get off last, but I once landed in America and there was a 3h+ wait at border control. There was some kind of technical issue, but they didn’t explain it. They only had 2 people checking everyone (America is usually much slower than the electronic gates we have and includes a quick interview etc, but this was even slower) so having the 100+ people from the plane in front made a difference. There were several planes worth in front of us as well. The baggage had all been removed from the carousel and stacked in a corner by the time I finally left. Never had the issue in Europe, but I do tend to leave the plane pretty sharpish when I fly to the states!

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SataySue@reddit

I was talking about UK/Europe, as sub is ask/uk.

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shadow_kittencorn@reddit

This was due to a technical glitch though, so I assume it could happen to our gates as well. I wouldn’t pay for it, but I do tend to sit up front when offered to leave early, just in case.

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SmegB@reddit

I've only flown trans-atlantic flights, I don't care about getting on but I am in a rush to get off for several reasons: a) I'm 6'2 and have only ever flown economy so I'm desperate to get out and stretch my legs b) I'm also slightly claustrophobic, I'd rather spend more time at the carousel where there is a lot more space and far fewer people close to me than sit and wait on the plane c) It's purely psychological, but getting off the plane quicker feels like I can have a fag quicker, and after 10 hours on the plane I'm gagging for one

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SataySue@reddit

What I meant was, getting up and standing there for however long before getting off - like 5 minutes longer than if you just sat and waited. Doesn't make any difference if you're collecting bags or not

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dpk-s89@reddit

I flew from Munich to Edinburgh few years back.. I was class b boarding. Speedy boarding called first, then A then B...except you have to board a shuttle bus to the plane... I was last on first off that bus straight onto the plane... sat where I wanted. What a waste of money for priority boarding.

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realcommandercodyy@reddit

Hate the rush for overhead space, so speedy boarding's a gem for me. Plus, skip the hold luggage queue, win-win

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Illustrious-Mind2338@reddit

I’d pay to be the very last person at the very last minute if they’d hold the door until 2 mins before pushback.

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ClassroomDowntown664@reddit

reading this makes me think of come fly with me

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ImaginaryAcadia4474@reddit

With Ryanair it’s usually a side benefit of paying to take the midsize case onboard.

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ImaginaryAcadia4474@reddit

Luggage nearby and arthritis

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redwilf@reddit

Can be helpful if you don’t want to be queueing for ages with small kids

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MushyBeans@reddit

I sometimes pay the tall persons tax for better legroom, it comes with speedy boarding. Using that also gets me a spot for my overhead luggage (containing a pricey camera) and a quick exit of the plane. I have seen many planes have to check in overhead luggage. Mainly due to those with underwear bags using the overhead lockers. On easyJet, if traveling light, I always book the last row, aisle seat right side. Last ten flights, I've had the whole row to myself so can stretch out. For these flights, I get on last using the rear stairs.

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seven-cents@reddit

So they can put their overhead baggage into the lockers and deny everyone else the space they paid for.

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Sew_Mann@reddit

If flying from Geneva airport in the winter, we pay for it so we don't have to join the massive queue to check in (which sometimes spans the length of the airport)!

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sarahlizzy@reddit

On RyanAir, priority boarding is included with overhead bag stowage.

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auntie_eggma@reddit

Not that I would pay for the privilege in this economy, but I do like not having to squeeze/'scuzeme past people getting settled in their seats/trying to jam their bags in the overhead/being indecisive about what to keep with them in their seats/etc.

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Fragrant_Yogurt1345@reddit

I don’t if I’m flying alone unless it’s a hand luggage affair where I don’t check in my bag. I do when I fly with my partner as he hates to wait in lines but is fine waiting on the plane and it is a fairly cheap way to avoid fighting in the queue. What is worth the money tho is paying for fast track in security. The smugness is real!!

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Crypxo@reddit

I have never understood why people want to be on quickly - it just means your sat cramped for longer (unless your first or business then I would do the same). When I travel, I have a goal to be the last person on the plane for 2 reasons. 1- the least amount of time I can spent inside the tin can (or composite) the better 2- if I’m last on and I see an empty row or legroom seat- Mine now. I always travel hand luggage and never had an issue with space in the cabin - sometimes however it’s not directly above my head but who cares?

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Much_Fish_9794@reddit

I fly 2-3 times a month for work all over the world. You don’t pay for speedy boarding. You get to board early for one of two reasons. You paid for a higher grade seat (premium, business, first) OR you’re part of the loyalty program of the airline, of which you’ve collected points from past flights, and they allow you to board early. For short haul flights often I fly economy, but because of my loyalty, I board first. I don’t do this because I want to spend more time on the plane. I rarely check my luggage, just a carryon bag, and space is first come basis.

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HVS1963@reddit

Speedy boarding is similar to sat navs... if everyone has speedy boarding it loses its effect in much the same way as everyone having a sat nav means no one has a competitive advantage, because when I take a shortcut to avoid a traffic jam, so do a few others take the same shortcut. Speedy boarding is like the network effect in reverse, which is that, to the degree other people use the service the less useful it becomes!

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HisLoba97@reddit

I hate crowds and queing up cos my autism so it helps me settle easier rather than que for ages

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UCMeInvest@reddit

I pay because it typically comes automatically in the booking process with a large carry on. I also will aim to be one of the first to board because of limited overhead storage - I want my bag above me

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ambiguousboner@reddit

It’s absolutely bizarre isn’t it. I get on the plane as late as I can

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JoshLawson87@reddit

I used to travel internationally with my work and flew often. I’m not a huge fan of crowds so having security fast track and priority boarding (they usually come as a package) meant that I could get to the airport lounge as quick as possible and minimise queuing to board the plane. The cost was minimal, about £6-10 each way, and my company paid for it anyway, however I will gladly pay it for a future personal trips.

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RDono@reddit

I fly frequently for work. Priority boarding guarantees my cabin bag stays in the overhead storage with me. It can be the difference between putting my daughter to bed or not when I get back if I have to wait for my bag. When you’ve been away for 3 days, having that hour with her is worth all the people thinking I’m a cunt for having priority boarding. That and work pays.

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oldkstand@reddit

People are weird.

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Rasty_lv@reddit

If overhead luggage compartments are full, they will take your luggage away and place with checked baggage. I keep my valuable stuff with me. I also have life saving medicine on me in my suitcase (insulins, type 1 diabetic), so I would rather not have my stuff taken into checked one. Also, I rarely take checked luggage, so I would be livid if they too away my baggage and I had to wait for my stuff at the destination.

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Verbal-Gerbil@reddit

The funniest is when there’s a shuttle bus

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MuddyBoots472@reddit

Yes! Priority get on the bus first, then all the plebs cram on and get out first at the plane 😂

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Unusual_residue@reddit

I don't waste money on that shit

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I_am_Reddit_Tom@reddit

It's getting first go at the overhead locker for hand luggage that is the real prize. Otherwise, you are right it's not worth it just to be on the plane earlier, in fact it's annoying if you've got an aisle seat and have to keep getting up

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Abject_Ask_5079@reddit

As a single guy that travels light i didn't really see the point in speedy boarding cos i prefer hopping on last anyway. I imagine it's different for people with families who need space to stowaway pushchairs etc and generally require space to get settled. However i was delayed and rebooked one time and had to get a hotel overnight. As you can imagine ,there was another rush for hotel accommodation the queue was miles long for all other aircraft had been delayed. Guess who got priority? Speedy boarders had their own line with a handful of people in it while my line was creeping along. Four ,five speedy boarders would show up and they would stop serving us to get them accommodated. I was there hours. So I'm tempted to pay the tax upfront

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jvlomax@reddit

It's a con. I'm waiting for the day when everyone has bought speedy boarding apart from me. Then I can laugh at 50% of the queue who are now having to wait just as much as usual

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kingkenny82@reddit

Wait in a comfy seat till the queue is literally 3 deep then join the queue. Put your hand luggage under your seat and take off within 10 minutes. Done it for years its like getting on a bus. Why would you get in the queue when its 100 people deep just to get on first and sit on the plane for an hour while everyone else gets on? Same with getting off. Sit in your seat and chill while everyone stands up when the plane lands (why?). Then only at when the seat in front is empty you can stand up and leave the plane. The fuck is wrong with everyone.

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HippySheepherder1979@reddit

I want to have my kids and overhead luggage sorted out.

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Joephps@reddit

Now they charge to take a suitcase onboard, if you buy one, the speedy boarding gets added to your booking too.

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55percent_Unicorn@reddit

"Speedy boarding" is a misnomer. Really, it's "Speedy getting my bag in the overhead storage before it fills up and I need to wait for the whole plane to empty to walk from row 3 to row 23 to get my case"

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MuddyBoots472@reddit

You get to stand on the jetway stairs for even longer with Ryanair speedy boarding 🤷 We’ve taken to doing underseat bags and getting on last. Much more relaxed

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Competitive_Staff144@reddit

I've chosen it when traveling with both my young children to be one of the first people on the plane so I could place our luggage directly above us rather than having them in different holders across the plane. Makes it easier to get off the plane and not have to worry about leaving them whilst I'm getting the luggage.

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ben_jamin_h@reddit

The only reason I've ever bought speedy boarding is because it comes with overhead cabin baggage space. I actually prefer being the last person to board, less time on a cramped airplane seems like the better option.

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f1boogie@reddit

It's easier to get children on and sat down.

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blue30@reddit

If I'm on my own I wouldn't bother but with young kids it's a life saver.

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PerfectAnswer4758@reddit

Often it’s just included if you want to bring on a bag. Paying for the bundle which includes a bag, a seat and speedy boarding is cheaper than a bag alone

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rektkid_@reddit

Filmmaker here. We often travel with expensive cameras and lenses. Better to get on early to guarantee space in an overhead bin, and not risk the bag being put into the hold.

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Herak@reddit

You get first choice of overhead locker space and a lesser chance of having to gate check a bag.

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Aerositic@reddit

I once had a woman use the overhead compartment for her airport carrier bag, handbag (which could've gone under the seat) and a carry-on suitcase. There was room for 1 other carry-on so I'll gladly pay the extra just to teach entitled people like that a lesson.

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Salt-Vast9091@reddit

I’ve never paid for priority boarding yet always queue with priority boarding, I am still yet to be sent to the back of the peasant queue

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DNBassist89@reddit

It's mental isn't it? I've started flying a lot more recently (relatively speaking) and the speedy boarding thing absolutely baffles me. So you get called up first? Cool, all that achieves is being able to stand in the tunnel before me and maybe get on the plane 5 minutes before me, max. We're still getting on the same plane and going to the same place. It makes 0 sense to me.

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unjulatingonion@reddit

I fight with the website to avoid paying extra but sometimes I fail

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Wytyujjju@reddit

I have travelled with easyJet more than 200 times in the last 14 years. Speedy boarding is an absolute waste of money. Never had an issue with luggage/space. I am always the last one to board the plane, as I don't see the point of standing in a queue for 15 minutes, and my seat is always there for me, because...duh?? My luggage might not be right above my seat, but it's not a train, nobody's going to steal and run with your bag.

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Early_Government198@reddit

I pay for a seat at the front for the legroom, not for the Speedy Boarding option. I learned from the first time that I used SB that I got no real benefit, I had to keep my legs hard against the seat while everyone else boarded. Now I wait until the very end before approaching the departure desk; I’m usually the last one to board. I never have hand luggage so have no need for the overhead lockers.

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redrighthand_@reddit

So I can enjoy my champagne before take off….

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mohammedonprogram@reddit

Overhead baggage space

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OldLondon@reddit

With easyJet if you want a more legroom seat it comes with speedy boarding

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Albert_Herring@reddit

I'm on a Ryanair jaunt rn and I think it came with the extra booked cabin bag. I was actually first up the stairs which was quite nice as I had a window seat and didn't have to climb over anybody to get to it. No big though. Priority deboarding would be more useful sometimes (not that it is practically feasible).

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Wise-Elk4037@reddit

I usually need the extra case if I’m travelling. And it’s always bundled with the speedy boarding

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Caerum@reddit

Because I only fly with Ryanair to Stansted and if I need to bring a suitcase it'll automatically give me priority boarding. I tend to take the seats in the back so I can deplane faster, get through border control faster so I can get picked up by my partner instead of waiting until I get my luggage back from the hold. And that way he doesn't have to pay for longer parking either.

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femalefred@reddit

Some airlines its the same cost for speedy/priority boarding as it is to buy an overhead cabin bag space, so I might as well

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TheSloth_23@reddit

Speedy boarding comes with cabin bag that way none cabin bag/speedy boarding folk won't take the overhead locker space

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zebedeetwentythree@reddit

Because they are considerably more important than thou.

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MercatorLondon@reddit

It is a good concept for boarding plane faster. People with priority or speedy boarding are standing there in a queue long before the gate opens. One of the great moves from the airline companies. And people are willing to pay for it as well! I tent to wait as much as possible and board the plane as late as possible. I go when most of the passengers are seated already. It is a very comfortable way.

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peachfairys@reddit

never pay for it but sometimes get it as part of an upgrade, it's just nice to be guaranteed overhead space + get settled in instead of standing around for ages

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Mission_Escape_8832@reddit

It's like the ridiculous scramble to get off the plane the second it lands. These days they usually let you off.

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Away-Activity-469@reddit

I like to get on early to be the first to piss all over the toilet floor and seat and use up all the paper towels.

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mentnf@reddit

Stupid is as stupid does.

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Joelymolee@reddit (OP)

Ah, sat here on a plane waiting to board which I sluggishly boarded considering the possibility from this sample that I may be the weird one. Oh well I shall spend the money I have saved on speedy boarding on an overpriced plane beer

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mathcampbell@reddit

Nah I’m with you. Hadn’t ever flown long haul before this year and went over to Arizona. Everyone desperately trying to persuade booking staff (I had to get swapped onto a new flight) to give them free early boarding. I rock up and say “will my cabin bag need checked? If so will it get there with me?” “Yeah, if we run out of space it’ll be in the hold”. “Ok, cool. Put me on wherever you like I don’t care as long as I have a seat”. Nice lady smiled at me and gave me free priority boarding whilst looking at the angry gammon who’d been screaming at her minutes before about how he “deserved” it. I said “thanks, I honestly don’t care when I board but it’s a lovely gesture” and said I’d leave her a nice review (which I did with her manager), then boarded the flight in the second group I think? Only time I’ve ever given a shit and only because it made that dude absolutely purple 😅😂😂😂

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Superbureau@reddit

It’s called calculated misery. https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/4/14/15275642/united-airlines-calculated-misery-dragging-man-off-plane

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warriorscot@reddit

More leg room, extra bag, getting your bags in the overheads. Not that complicated.

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KookyFarmer7@reddit

I’ve never paid for it but I have it with frequent flyer status, the only thing it’s useful for is guaranteeing cabin luggage. I always select an aisle seat so being on first doesn’t really mean getting comfy or anything, I’ll always have to stand up so someone can get in past me.

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SomeHSomeE@reddit

I prefer boarding early because I just want to get settled and put my music on/read my book/start a film, and also be guaranteed overhead bin space. Although I wouldn't pay for it...

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Enjaculation@reddit

I can answer this! As a 6ft 6 individual I literally don't fit in normal seats, I have to shove my legs I to the Isle. As such I always pay for premium economy and on almost every flight speedy boarding is included for free as part of a premium economy ticket. I did not initially care but I do like having my bag always super near me and on some flights I have been sat down for over 30mins chilling and other people are still boarding looking sweaty.

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Frugal500@reddit

Company is paying and it gets me luggage too

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